Thanks for the video. I've seen two kinds of cheap self-watering pots: ones like in the video (with a wick) and ones that take the water through bottom (or side) grooves. I imagine that for the systems that draw the water directly through holes, there is a higher chance of overwatering and causing root rot. Wick-based systems might be easier to control by choosing a thinner wick (and preferably synthetic, to avoid rotting). So, I'm not sure, which kinds of planters are better for which plants and soils.
I have my marantas in self watering pots and they are doing so much better.
Thanks for the video.
I've seen two kinds of cheap self-watering pots: ones like in the video (with a wick) and ones that take the water through bottom (or side) grooves. I imagine that for the systems that draw the water directly through holes, there is a higher chance of overwatering and causing root rot. Wick-based systems might be easier to control by choosing a thinner wick (and preferably synthetic, to avoid rotting).
So, I'm not sure, which kinds of planters are better for which plants and soils.
Plants start at @2:15
The pot is too small for those herbs. The mint and basil may choke the cilantro.